Gab Marcotti explains why there isn’t a universal appetite for Serie A to complete its season. Cristiano Ronaldo is all smiles as his son recreates Ronaldo’s famous goal shout. Gab Marcotti says multiple agencies are opposed to Serie A’s plans to resume training for all clubs on May 4. Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso addresses how
Month: April 2020
A lot can change in a decade. Just 10 short years ago, for instance, Lionel Messi was the dominant player in European soccer, Pep Guardiola was an increasingly influential coach, Cristiano Ronaldo was trying to make a difference with a new team following a lucrative transfer, and money disparities were playing an increasing role in
The coronavirus outbreak has made the summer transfer window uncertain, but here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Real Madrid pull out of Kane race Real Madrid have pulled out of the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane, Daily Mail reports. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC
Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan says he can’t begrudge Jadon Sancho if the Dortmund star joins rivals Man United. Mark Ogden is at odds as to whether or not Man United should sign Harry Kane or Jadon Sancho. Julien Laurens believes there is a good chance Jadon Sancho will join Man United when the transfer window
Herculez Gomez recalls his “Greatest Game” as he scored a goal vs. Brazil in a 2012 international friendly. Herculez Gomez says Neymar made some of his teammates look foolish in his “Greatest Game” vs. Brazil in 2012. Gab Marcotti believes Barcelona will need to sell Philippe Coutinho if they seriously want to re-sign Neymar. In
Julien Laurens and Frank Leboeuf name some glaring omissions from ESPN FC’s inaugural EPL Hall of Fame class. Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva says is playing the piano and learning to cook during the coronavirus lockdown. Silva has been self-isolating in Portugal since the pandemic caused football to shut down, and the 25-year-old is using
A lot can change in a decade. Just 10 short years ago, for instance, Lionel Messi was the dominant player in European soccer, Pep Guardiola was an increasingly influential coach, Cristiano Ronaldo was trying to make a difference with a new team following a lucrative transfer, and money disparities were playing an increasing role in
Herculez Gomez explains why he thinks MLS is the more attractive destination for foreign talent than Liga MX. Herculez Gomez breaks down the potential impact of MLS owners asking players to take a 50 percent wage cut. Santos Laguna and Atlas owner Alejandro Irarragorri is adamant that MLS offers an example of sustainable growth for
espn Ogden: Fernandes is what Pogba was supposed to be ESPN The world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in isolation. ESPN.com Illustration Bill Barnwell’s rank of the best moves since the league’s launch features legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Frank Lampard and
The transfer market is often full of mega-money deals, but here are the best who cost absolutely nothing. (You can thank little-known Belgian player Jean-Marc Bosman for allowing players to move for free after 1995.) 10) Esteban Cambiasso to Inter/Leicester One of a couple of players on this list who have excelled as free transfers
Ale Moreno reacts to Xavi’s comments saying Ronaldinho was on par with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. Ex-Barcelona and Brazil star Ronaldinho made a surprising appearance via video link during a live music gig of a samba group while under house arrest in a hotel in Paraguay. Ronaldinho, 40, looked relaxed while he waved and blew kisses
Football behind closed doors sounds simple: Get the teams in, keep the fans out and limit the other attendees to those people who simply have to be there. But with the sporting world as a whole facing the reality of returning to action without spectators — once coronavirus lockdown measures are sufficiently relaxed — even
Shaka Hislop explains how he saw the progression of MLS as part of league’s 25th anniversary. Cover your eyes while family members place food into your mouth. Now taste and guess what item it was. Sound fun? For New York Red Bulls playmaker Alejandro “Kaku” Romero, it’s been one of the more entertaining ways for
Julien Laurens claims teams are mad to play in the UCL and UEL after contracts expire on June 30. Ale Moreno says Premier League teams are primed to take the UCL by storm with Barca and Real Madrid struggling. Frank Leboeuf dives into Paris Saint-Germain’s potential transfer exodus and how the club will retool. Jon
Mark Ogden explains why Paul Pogba is unlikely to leave Manchester United due to the global pandemic. Craig Burley says it’d be very difficult to leave Paul Scholes out of any Premier League best XI. Steve Nicol explains his reasoning why Ryan Giggs should be considered for the Premier League Hall of Fame. See Man
Javier Aguirre remembers watching Lionel Messi for the first time in 2002 and had “no doubts” he’d be great. 17-year-old Lionel Messi lists Maradona, Ronaldinho and Pablo Aimar as his idols. Sid Lowe explains why Lionel Messi is likely to remain at Barcelona despite recent turmoil at the club. Five years ago today, Pele said
Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo puts his skills on display while training at home. Man City’s Ilkay Gundogan says he likes watching MLS and finds the thought of playing in the U.S. interesting. Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has said he may have already recovered from the coronavirus. De Bruyne has been isolating in
Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the continent. In this edition, a tell-all book on Jose Mourinho reveals details about interest from Liverpool — as well as when he pulled a man from a burning car. The coronavirus continues to affect football, but clubs are still discussing transfers … Jump
If it was up to Claudio Lotito, Lazio would be back in training already. Italy has been in a state of national lockdown since March 9, as it works to contain a coronavirus outbreak that has cost more than 21,000 lives in the country so far. But the president of the club that sits second
Jan Åge Fjørtoft says playing football in May could occupy medical resources needed to fight the coronavirus. Julien Laurens speaks about the possibility of Leroy Sane leaving Manchester City to join Bayern Munich. RB Salzburg manager Jesse Marsch explains why Erling Haaland has the chance to be the world’s top player. Is Philippe Coutinho a
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